Labour sets its sights on two seats in Galway West

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

Fianna Fáil will struggle to hold two seats in Galway West at the next General Election, while Fine Gael is confident it can win two. Labour though has no intention of letting the ‘big two’ have things all their own way.

Traders unite to promote Galway’s West End

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

If you love music, are interested in art, and enjoy good food, then Galway’s ‘West End’ is the place to be and local traders are encouraging Galwegians to “cross the bridge” and check it out.

Win Arcade Fire tickets at the College Pizza Party

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

Fan of Arcade Fire? Have a good eye for counting? Well, then you need to get down to the Galway Shopping Centre today where the College Pizza Party is taking place with the chance to win concert tickets and get free helpings of delicious pizza.

The College Pizza Party takes place today between 3pm and 7pm with iRadio’s Fergal D’Arcy broadcasting live at the Galway Shopping Centre on the Headford Road. Participants will have the chance to enter into a competition to win tickets to see Arcade Fire and free accommodation for 10 friends, but that’s not all, there will also be delicious free pizza sponsored by Papa John’s Pizza as well as competition spot prizes and giveaways.

Townhouse Bar soccer blitz to support Enable Ireland

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

The Townhouse Bar will hold its second annual five-a-side soccer blitz on Saturday October 16. The event will be in aid of the fantastic local charity Enable Ireland. The blitz will place at Drom Soccer Park from 1pm on the day.

Furniture and collectibles auction for Galway Simon

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

A massive auction of antique, vintage, and quirky furniture and collectibles will be held in the Oslo Microbrewery, Salthill, on Saturday October 9 at 2pm.

Moycullen walking club

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

A meeting will be held in the Forge Bar, Moycullen on Tuesday October 5, at 8.30pm, with a view to forming a Walking Club in the Moycullen Area. All interested in the healthy pastime of walking are invited to attend.

Have your say, on your role, in the history of Galway

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

For many people history is the big events - 1916, the War of Independence, the hunger strikes - and the major political personalities, be they Éamon deValera, Charles Haughey, or Ian Paisley, but that is not the full story.

Kilkenny launches autumn/winter 2010 fashion collection

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

The Kilkenny store in Galway will host the official launch of its autumn/winter 2010 fashion collection on Tuesday, October 5.

Customers and friends are invited along to this special event to see the latest designs from the collections of Orla Kiely, Quin and Donnelly, Guess, Fossil, Mischa Barton, Eva Kayan, St Martins, and Cop Copine.

Golf fans can watch Ryder Cup in 3D

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

The 2010 Ryder Cup becomes the first golfing event to be screened in 3D.

Fagan’s at Hotel Meyrick will screen every stroke, birdie, and bogey of the ball live from Friday October 1 to Sunday October 3.

New menswear brand to benefit Chernobyl charity

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

Suits Distributors Ireland Ltd hopes to launch a new range of clothing in honour of legendary Irish boxer and performer Jack Doyle this year.

One hundred per cent Irish beauty salon opens in Oranmore

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

Bláthanna, a new beauty salon which has opened in Oranmore, uses exclusively luxury Irish products. The salon is owned and run by Suzanne Murphy who believes strongly in the selection of products for the business. “It was an easy decision when it came down to it, I wanted to support the Irish economy while using the most luxurious and organic products possible,” she said.

What you need to know about laser hair removal

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

There has never been a better time to stop the misery of endless shaving, plucking, or waxing. They all have their benefits, but their effects remain temporary. Laser hair removal offers a much more permanent solution and it has never been so affordable.

It is important to see a trained professional who is experienced in laser hair removal; choosing the right laser and therapist is the crucial part in achieving the kind of results you desire. Laser is attracted to pigment in hair, therefore it is generally unsuitable for blonde or grey hair.

Free cosmo-facial assessment offerted in Galway clinic

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

The Aesthetic Laser and Cosmetic Clinic on Forster Street, Galway, will host a free assessment cosmo-facial clinic next week.

This walk-in clinic will run from 10am until 2pm on Saturday October 9, and no appointment is necessary.

Why are the initials of James Joyce missing from Coole’s famous tree?

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

What would have happened to James Joyce had he come to the relative comforts of Coole, instead of opting for hardship and exile and the life of a wandering artist in Europe?

High noon as HSE West prepares to wield axe on local services

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

A leading local trade union official says he is hopeful that the powerful campaign mounted by the public against the proposed health cuts may influence the HSE West when it wields its axe today (Thursday).

Commenting in advance of a noon meeting - in which HSE management will meet its regional health forum members as well as Oireachtas politicians to reveal its proposals to cut spending by €65m this year - Paul Hardy, SIPTU health services organiser locally, says he believed the health authority would have been “surprised” by the pressure brought to bear by the health care unions and the public.

Ironman contest to give Galway €25 million boost next year

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

The Ironman 70.3 Ireland competition will be flexing its muscles in Galway next year, bringing athletes from across the country and pumping €25 million into the local economy.

Legal fears that Rita Ann’s new book will be destroyed

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

Nine hundred copies of Hurting God, a new collection of essays and poems by Galway’s Rita Ann Higgins, may have to be pulped following controversy over some of its passages.

JFC’s runaway blimp causes air traffic alert

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

A blimp bearing advertising for a Tuam based company broke free from where it was tethered at the National Ploughing Championships to roam the air prompting the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) to put out an official air-safety alert.

The blimp owned by JFC Manufacturing Co Ltd, a well-known farm plastics company based in Tuam, broke free at the event in Athy, Co Kildare, on Tuesday morning and took off into the air. According to JFC managing director John Concannon the IAA had to be notified as a precaution as the unusual flying object was flying in the direction of Baldonnell airport.

Port development still a top priority, says Galway Harbour Company

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

The development of the port “remains a top priority for the Galway Harbour Company”, CEO Eamon Bradshaw vowed this week following announcements that the planning permission application to An Bord Pleanala has been revised and refined to take into account the current economic climate.

Fresher students told to drink sensibly

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

An alcohol awareness charity is spearheading a drive this week aimed at encouraging NUI Galway students to drink sensibly.

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